First Oil Change
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First Oil Change
Okay I think its time to give my newly purchased 2003 C5 Anniversary Edition an oil change.
What type of oil should I be using??
Anything else I should have the garage do at the same time??
Thanks for the tips
Bob
What type of oil should I be using??
Anything else I should have the garage do at the same time??
Thanks for the tips
Bob
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by ram965
Anything else I should have the garage do at the same time??
Bob
Bob
You need to get under her and take a look at her.
Last time I was under mine, I found out that there were suspension pieces that weren't tightened down good. No telling what YOU might find if YOU get under there and look!
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Heyyy
Bob,
If you can wait some mail time....PM me your address and I will mail you out tomorrow, a Pepboy's coupon for Mobile 1.
I think it's Buy 4 qts get 4 free??? (guys help me out on this) 
Lori
If you can wait some mail time....PM me your address and I will mail you out tomorrow, a Pepboy's coupon for Mobile 1.
I think it's Buy 4 qts get 4 free??? (guys help me out on this) Lori
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Both the '03 Owner's Manual and GM Service Manual state that only those oils meeting GM Standard 4718M should be used. Use of oils not meeting this standard could void your warranty. Your car was filled with Mobil 1 synthetic SAE 5W-30 at the factory which meets this standard. Also, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity recommended by the Owner's/Service manuals. Both state that you may substitute a SAE 10W-30 oil when the temperature is expected to remain above 0 degrees F and SAE 5W-30 is not available. Your '03 Owner's Manual has more information on What Kind of Oil to Use starting on page 5-15 which you may want to read.
Hope this helps and good luck with the oil/filter change.
Hope this helps and good luck with the oil/filter change.
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If you like to drive hard, Mobil 1 5w30 is not the right choice. You're better off with their 5w40.
I still think German Castrol 0w30 is the best choice for the LS1 engine, and I've got the oil analysis results to back up that claim. I'm about to change my oil today, it's got 8000 miles on it, and I'll be sending off a sample and will have new oil analysis results in the next few days.
I still think German Castrol 0w30 is the best choice for the LS1 engine, and I've got the oil analysis results to back up that claim. I'm about to change my oil today, it's got 8000 miles on it, and I'll be sending off a sample and will have new oil analysis results in the next few days.
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Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
No Bob. You should get yourself some Rhino Ramps and change your baby's oil yourself. You gonna let some 16 year old kid crank down on that aluminum oil pan with a good size socket wrench?
You need to get under her and take a look at her.
Last time I was under mine, I found out that there were suspension pieces that weren't tightened down good. No telling what YOU might find if YOU get under there and look!
You need to get under her and take a look at her.
Last time I was under mine, I found out that there were suspension pieces that weren't tightened down good. No telling what YOU might find if YOU get under there and look!
And I would look all across the undercarriage for any evidence of leakage (especially from the driver's side differential - common leakage point) or damage from road stuff. While you are under there take a look up into the mouth and clean out all the cigarette butts and leaves.
Chances are you don't have and won't have a lift, but if you are in a club that has shop nights, that's an excellent place and time to do you stuff like this. If youa re not familiar with this, many clubs have dealerships that sponsor the club and offer their service area for short term and light maintenance with your own tools. THis is the best place to do oil changes, add minor mods, etc., etc.
Good luck.
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I'd use what the General recommends - Mobil 1 5W-30
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re
my pep boys coupon was buy 3 get 3 free.
I bought the older style mobil 1 (10000 mile oil), now I believe they have 5000, 10000, 15000 mile formula.
buy the rhino ramps, the oil change is real easy and the filter is located in a perfect spot for removal.
filter- your choice, everyone has their favorite.
I did an oil change when I bought my AE at 5000 miles, and I plan on doing another at 10000 miles. After that oil changes every 7500 miles.
I bought the older style mobil 1 (10000 mile oil), now I believe they have 5000, 10000, 15000 mile formula.
buy the rhino ramps, the oil change is real easy and the filter is located in a perfect spot for removal.
filter- your choice, everyone has their favorite.
I did an oil change when I bought my AE at 5000 miles, and I plan on doing another at 10000 miles. After that oil changes every 7500 miles.
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Using milage is not the best way to determine the next oil change. The C-5's have an oil change indicator based on the computer. Your owners manual will tell you about it and how to reset it. It analyses all your driving style, type etc. and decides when you need an oil change.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I'd use what the General recommends - Mobil 1 5W-30
Second vette in several years, started changing the oil myself, no problem, everyday beater goes to quick oil change dudes.
Good luck
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From: California MD
Originally Posted by Trigger Creep
Magnetic oil plug and a UPF-44 from Fitchner Chevy.
Your owners manual (or store filter book) will show a PF-44. The PF-46 replaced it in the 04 build year. Its the same filter.
Your owners manual (or store filter book) will show a PF-44. The PF-46 replaced it in the 04 build year. Its the same filter.
